Fish passage at Ross Dam could involve blasting a new road. Is it worth it?

Conservationists question Seattle City Light's plans as Skagit River hydropower saga forges on

By: Sophia Gates | Staff Reporter

Outlets: Cascadia Daily News

Published: July 12, 2026

Words: 1,350

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Hikers catch their first glimpse of Ross Dam through trees after a walk down a steep trail in the North Cascades.

If they continue on, visitors will soon be standing on top of Seattle City Light’s furthest-upstream outpost on the Skagit River. Its vast, checkered face curves around the water below like part of a giant fish bowl. Mountains rise over the still reservoir on the dam’s other side.

To some environmentalists, such …

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